2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

Graduates of the MBA program are equipped with:• an understanding of all basic business functions with an appreciation of how these functions are integrated andlinked in the planning and execution of the overall business strategy.• the analytical abilities necessary to interpret the changing businessenvironment, to identify the causes of problems faced by business, and to provide innovative solutions to thoseproblems.• the skills necessary to communicate in an effective and persuasive manner to all audiences.• competency in the use of information technology for communication, research, problem-solving, decisionmaking, and information presentation.• an appreciation of diversity which is necessary to manage the changing work force effectively and to competein international markets.• an ability to understand the global economy in which business operates and to design an effective strategy forcompeting in global markets.• an appreciation of the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues that must be considered in management decisionmaking.MBA ADMISSION PROCESS1. The deadline for submission of all admission materials is July 15 th (early submission is encouraged).2. Your application materials should include the following:• Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.• An official transcript of all undergraduate course work.• A GMAT score (score must be from a test taken within the last five (5) years of your application date tobe considered).• A career objective essay.• Two letters of recommendation.• A résumé.• Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language score if your native language is not English, unlessyou received an undergraduate degree from a U.S. college or university (550 or 213 computer base).3. Applicants must present a Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score which is considered along with theapplicant’s undergraduate grade point average. In addition to the above requirements, the socioeconomic backgroundof applicants will be considered in the admission process.a. Economic status of family when applicant was in elementary, secondary,and undergraduate school.b. Applicant was first generation to attend undergraduate school.c. Applicant was first generation to attend graduate or professional school.d. Applicant is multi-lingual.e. Applicant was employed while attending undergraduate school.f. Applicant helped to raise other children in family.g. Geographic residence in Texas of applicant at time of application.h. Geographic region in which applicants high school is located.i. Applicant demonstrated performance in community activities.j. Applicant has demonstrated commitment to a particular field of study.k. The presence or absence of role models with comparable graduate school trainingin the applicant’s region of residence.l. The applicant’s performance during a personal interview.Graduate application materials are received by the Graduate School and are forwarded to the Jesse H.Jones School of Business for review by a faculty committee. The results are sent back to the GraduateSchool for the final admission decision.107